2026 Future Talent Program - Aircraft Maintenance Technician Intern

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Support Functions Division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

Our Company Aircraft Technician:

The formal Job descriptions are listed below, we do require an A&P License, we are part 91 operator, each technician signs off on their own work. We perform all helicopter maintenance inhouse with some assistance from contractors for special inspections. We do 95% of maintenance in-house with assistance from the Service Center for special inspections and Customer Bulletins and ASC's that require special tooling. The daily job is launching and recovering aircraft, fueling operations on all aircraft including off-loading and testing fuel deliveries- we own and operate a fuel farm- daily inspections on GSE (tugs) post flight inspections, hourly and calendar inspections, maintenance tracking and compliance with Maint Tracking Systems.

Every shift starts with a Risk Assessment Tool to determine hazards as part of our Safety Management System. You should be able to use Microsoft Office Suite and be familiar with computer operations and various application used on aircraft for loading Databases and Downloading Fault History DB for analysis. We are working to become fully digital for all aircraft maintenance logbooks including flight logs for tracking aircraft times.

We handle passenger transfers from aircraft to aircraft, car to aircraft and baggage loading. We expect the technicians to maintain a professional appearance, we provide uniforms of various ensembles, depending on the season. The technician will not be required to bring tools; we have three Snap-On Level 5 ATC toolboxes for hand tool control.

Our Company Aviation Technician - Entry Level:

This is an entry-level position that assists in maintenance and repair of company-owned aircraft to ensure proper operation, aircraft safety and airworthiness. Performs routine maintenance, such as tire inflation, refueling and maintaining oil levels. Assists in performing FAA required formal inspections. Installs basic components under supervision. May be cross-trained to install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair industry standard equipment such as aircraft communication and navigation systems, radar, autopilots, and other electronic devices. Must possess an airframe and power plant license. May travel.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor of Science degree, in Aviation Maintenance Technology, or other related disciplines.
• High school diploma or GED with FAA Airframe and Powerplant License required.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• FAA Airframe and Powerplant License, or demonstrated progress toward certification
• Demonstrated mechanical ability and knowledge of aircraft systems

Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

Salary range:
The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD

FTP2026

GSF2026

Required Skills:
Accountability, Accountability, Aircraft Safety, Airworthiness, Aviation Engineering, Aviation Safety Management, Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Communication, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Science, Data Security, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Detail-Oriented, Event Planning, Hazard Analysis, Helicopter Maintenance, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Leadership, Maintenance Management, Project Management, Python (Programming Language), Radars {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".

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Employee Status:
Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable

Shift:
Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
n/a

Job Posting End Date:
11/3/2025
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Requisition ID:R370008